Tax
Understanding tax strategies and managing your tax bill should be part of any sound financial approach. Some taxes can be deferred, and others can be managed through tax-efficient investing. With careful and consistent preparation, you may be able to manage the impact of taxes on your financial efforts.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
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Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?
Give Me a (Tax) Break: Tax Implications for Charitable Trust
Charitable trusts offer a strategic way to align your financial and philanthropic goals. Explore your options in this guide.
The One Big Beautiful Bill and You
Explore how the One Big Beautiful Bill may affect taxes, deductions, and credits now and in the years ahead.
Does Your Child Need to File an Income Tax Return?
When your child has income, there’s a good chance that he or she will need to report it and pay taxes.
How to Make the Tax Code Work for You
When you take the time to learn more about how it works, you may be able to put the tax code to work for you.
Do You Owe The AMT?
If you want to avoid potential surprises at tax time, it may make sense to know where you stand when it comes to the AMT.
What You Need to Know about Tax-Loss Harvesting
While tax-loss harvesting won't eliminate your taxes, it may offset what you owe on your taxable investment accounts.
Simple Strategies for Tax-Intelligent Cash Flow
Looking to minimize taxes? Learn how understanding cash flow can help you keep more of your money and work toward your goals.
Tax Strategies to Help Maximize Returns and Minimize Burdens
Looking to reduce your tax burden? Learn tax-efficient investment strategies that could help you keep more of your money.
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Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
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Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.